Martin D-18 Authentic 1937 VTS Adirondack Spruce/Mahogany Acoustic Guitar - Aged
Martin D18 Authentic 1937 Spruce VTS/Mahogany Acoustic Guitar - Aged
This Authentic Series replication of a 1937 D-18 stays true to the original with hide glue construction and historically accurate detailing. This guitar features genuine mahogany back and sides and an Adirondack spruce top, plus VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM (VTS) that ages the wood to replicate the sound of a vintage Martin. It also includes an Authentic circa 1937 bracing pattern.
Comes with a Hardshell Case.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Body Size: Authentic D-14 Fret
Finish Top: Vintage Gloss - Aged
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
Back and Side Finish: Vintage Gloss - Aged
Bracing Pattern: Authentic 1937 Forward-Shifted X-Brace
Scale Length: 25.4"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Neck Shape: Authentic 1937
Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Side Material: Genuine Mahogany
Top Color: Vintage Toner
Bridge Style: Authentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle - Aged
Binding: Brown Tortoise Pattern
Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/4''
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Bridge Material: Ebony
Top Detail: Aged
Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic - Aged
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern Aged
Pickguard Inlay: None
Saddle: Bone
Rosette: Multi-Stripe
Saddle Radius: 16"
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Brace Size: 5/16"
Back Detail: Aged
Back Purfling/Strip: Dark Mahogany
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Heelcap: Ebony
Side Detail: Aged
Endpiece: Brown Tortoise Pattern
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Finish Neck: Vintage Gloss - Aged
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4''
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Side Dots: Grained Ivoroid
Headstock Shape: Solid with 1937 Taper
Tuning Machines: Aged Waverly Nickel Open Back
Headplate Material: Madagascar Rosewood
Knob: Butterbean
Headplate Logo Style: Authentic Style CFM Script Overlay
Nut Material: Bone
Headplate Detail: Aged